In Karachi’s anti-terrorism court, the owner of the YouTube channel and the reporter were found guilty of blackmailing the owner of the clinic and receiving money. The accused were sentenced to 5.5 years imprisonment and a fine of 10.10 thousand rupees. The Anti-Terrorism Court pronounced the case against the reporter and the owner of...
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January 16, 2024January 16, 2024EDUCATION, MINORITIES, Pakistan
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan has threatened a well-known scholar and Professor of NDU Dr. Husnul-Amin.
ISLAMABAD – The Shalimar police have officially registered a case against unidentified terrorists, including motorcyclists claiming affiliation with a banned militant outfit. This action was taken based on the issuance of life threats to a professor at the National Defense University (NDU), Prof. Dr. Husnul Amin, who is a renowned scholar, author of...
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The Historical Golden Age and contemporary crisis in the Muslim World: A book launch exploring worries of Left
I had an occasion to witness a book launch, The Historical Golden Age and contemporary crisis in the Muslim World by Physicist Parvez Hood Bhoy, him being guest and Anchor and Analyst, Syed Muzammil Shah as moderator at Alhamra’s Think Fest. Pervez Hood Bhoy sparked off with reminiscing scientific laureates from Islamic world, such as...
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January 10, 2024January 10, 2024Columns
“The road to uncertainty”
Molana Fazal ur Rehman has secured an A grade in the books of the establishment in Pakistan, as for what he was send over to Kabul, he was able to achieve all the intended benchmarks. First, he met the prime advisor to prime minister and the backbone of palace in Kabul, then met Prime minister...
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January 10, 2024January 10, 2024Pakistan
Elections, journalism, and transparency: CEJ-IBA launches fact-checking initiative ahead of General Elections 2024
Islamabad: The Center of Excellence in Journalism at the Institute of Business Administration (CEJ-IBA) has launched a non-partisan fact-checking initiative, iVerify, to advance the scope of independent and unbiased reporting in the country’s journalistic landscape. Addressing the iVerify launch ceremony at Serena Hotel, Islamabad, Amber Rahim Shamsi, Director CEJ-IBA, said that the tool would prove...
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Tobacco Tactics and Counter Narratives: A Global Health Challenge
In recent years, the battle against tobacco has been marked by both progress and persistent challenges. The tobacco industry, known for its resourcefulness, spent billions of dollars on advertising globally. This demonstrates the industry’s determination to maintain its market presence in the face of growing global restrictions. The World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco...
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January 7, 2024January 7, 2024Columns
Yearning for Home: A Personal Plea for Reunion
In the depths of my heart, a pain lingers, an ache that stems from the partition of my family, my home, and my identity. I am a victim of history’s cruel twist, born into a family torn apart when Kashmir fell under the occupation of India and Pakistan. The once serene land of my ancestors...
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Imran Khan warns that Pakistan’s election could be a farce
His party is being unfairly muzzled, the former prime minister writes from prison Today Pakistan is being ruled by caretaker governments at both the federal level and provincial level. These administrations are constitutionally illegal because elections were not held within 90 days of parliamentary assemblies being dissolved. The public is hearing that elections...
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January 4, 2024January 4, 2024Columns
The Unheard Narratives and Struggles of Transgenders Voters in Quetta
The seventh population census says the total population of Balochistan is 1,48,94,402. A census is held before elections and then the Election Commission of Pakistan shows the total turnover of the registered voters in the country. Data from Balochistan shows the total number of electoral roles is 52,84,594. Gender wise data shows we will have...
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December 30, 2023December 30, 2023MINORITIES, Pakistan
CJAP’s Annual Christmas Gathering Celebrates Journalistic Excellence
Lahore, December 14th: In a festive spirit, the Christian Journalist Association of Pakistan (CJAP), in collaboration with the Church of Pakistan (COP), orchestrated its Annual Christmas get-together on December 14th at St. Peter’s School Hall, Waris Road, Lahore. The event served as a platform to strengthen connections among Pakistani Christian journalists across the nation....